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[the_flower_karasu]

 I'll try not to be too verbose, but I cannot guarantee this...

To be blunt; while I find myself curious at the fact that I'm not the only Akechi here, apparently, I still find it hard to trust you all here. Sure, some of you look like people I know, sound like people I know, and most likely even know people I'm familiar with. But that just makes it all the more difficult. You are not the people I know, and I suffer no delusions otherwise. 

But, I'm also persona absens in...my home world, as it were, and have no place that I could theoretically return to, even if I desired as such. So, while my trust in you is lacking, I'm willing to interact. For now...

And I suppose I should introduce myself. I'm Gogo Akechi, 3rd Year, Amateur Detective and former hitwoman for one Masayoshi Shido. I'm not sure if any of the various Jokers and/or Phantom Thieves that end up here don't already know this, but honesty is better in these situations. So, I'm sorry if this is your first time knowing I was the 'One in the Dark Armor'~

One thing I would appreciate it someone explaining exactly what this place is. Igor was frustratingly vague on the matter, and I think it better to hear from someone my age...

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[rosemaudite]

Even Noir wasn't, and he didn't throw her away to the same extent. We agree to disagree about a few things, but she at least understands how I came to my perspective, even if I can't quite offer the same. [It's been far too long since she realised she'll never get her father's approval - that he doesn't care whether she lives or dies, so long as he profits.]

From my side, I think it helped that Aspen was the first real person I'd met in several months, even if the problem wasn't as pronounced at that point. I'm less certain what inspired him to give me a chance, but I'm forever grateful that he did.

[the_flower_karasu]

Just the right place at the right time, right?

[Which meant, in the grand scheme of things, Gogo was just really, really unlucky. Apparently fate didn't need her belief in it to utterly fuck her over]

I don't think I would ever have taken that chance. I had resolved to go it alone, to protect myself. And even if I liked them, I wouldn't have have wanted to involve them in the first place, I would not have wanted to drag them into the flames alongside me.

[But maybe, in a place where Shido, or even Life itself existed to bind her, she would find that courage. But not right now, because Gogo was a coward, deep down, and she knew it]

[rosemaudite]

I suppose so.

I was already in the flames, so I hardly needed to be dragged there. But I can understand that perspective.

[Of course she's not going to trust easily, or quickly. That's part of the Akechi territory, in the usual versions of the story. Haru knows better than to press for it.]

[the_flower_karasu]

Still, I have nothing but time, and I don't see myself leaving any time soon, so I might as well...Observe, for now.

[Her next message was slow to arrive, noting hestitatin on the part of the sender]

Could we meet sometime? I would at least like to put a face to your name.

[rosemaudite]

I'd be glad to. Do you have a preference as to location?

[the_flower_karasu]

How about we meet where the Conspiracy Board is, and you can decide where is best? I'm rather new here.

[rosemaudite]

We could meet now, if you like, or later, if you'd prefer some time to adjust.

[the_flower_karasu]

I would prefer it to be now. I can also find a place to live after we hang out, so it makes sense to meet up first.

[rosemaudite]

I'll meet you there shortly, then.